
#2026 - Peter Berg
The Joe Rogan Experience
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The Opioid Obsession
This chapter examines the bizarre circumstances surrounding an elderly person's need for a heroin prescription, highlighting the absurdities and dangers of opioid dependency. It reflects on historical practices of prescribing opiates, revealing a troubling legacy of societal naivety around addictive substances. Through personal anecdotes and discussions on the opioid crisis, the chapter emphasizes the tragic impact of addiction on families and the ongoing battle against corporate greed in public health.
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